Here’s a hearty, Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy recipe 🍗 — tender chicken in a rich, flavorful gravy, perfect for a comforting meal.
🍗 Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh)
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Prepare crock pot
- Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Add diced onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cook chicken
- Cover and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken
- Remove chicken from crock pot and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the crock pot.
- Make gravy
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry.
- Stir slurry into crock pot.
- Cover and cook on high 10–15 minutes until gravy thickens.
- Optional: Stir in butter for extra richness.
- Serve
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits for a classic comfort meal.
💡 Tips
- Chicken thighs give more flavor and stay juicier than breasts.
- Vegetables: Add carrots, celery, or mushrooms for a heartier dish.
- Gravy: For a creamier version, stir in ½ cup cream or milk at the end.
- Make ahead: Cook the chicken in the morning and let gravy thicken before serving.
🌟 Variations
- Herbed Chicken Gravy: Add fresh parsley, sage, or tarragon for extra flavor.
- Spicy Twist: Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika.
- One-Pot Meal: Add small potatoes or noodles to cook with the chicken.
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